Institute’s Name

Santa Monica College

Country

USA

Institute’s Name(Chinese)

Website

www.smc.edu/international

Address           

1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

USA

Postal Code

90405

Contact person   

  Dr. Elena Garate

Title

Dean of International Education

Telephone

001 310 434 4217

Fax

001 310 434 3617

E-mail

GARATE_ELENA@smc.edu

Year of Establishment: 1929

Academic level: (University, College, High School, Language School, Vocational institution…etc): College

Major area of professions/programs : Higher Education

Current accreditation status in the local educational authority: Accredited

[Source of Information]: US Department of Higher Education

Currently approved to issue academic degrees? Yes

[Approved by]: US Department of Higher Education

Number of on board students:

25,551

The ratio of Faculty Staff to students:

3.5 faculty for 100 students

Ratio of international students to Chinese students:

8 Chinese students for 100 International students

Institution Description

Santa Monica College (SMC) offers distinct advantages to international students beginning their university education.  First, SMC is the leading community college in California that transfers the most students to the University of California and California State University systems. The first two years at SMC prepare you to transfer to UCLA, USC and other prestigious California and American public and private institutions.  Another distinct advantage is the lower tuition cost at SMC than four-year colleges and universities.  SMC offers student the opportunity to take the same general courses they would take at a four-year college or university at a lower cost.  Finally, SMC offers an accessible and supportive learning environment.  Classes are smaller and professors are devoted entirely to teaching.